MEDICAL
FORMS and Policies
At the time of entrance ALL children must submit an up-to-date record
of immunizations; physical verification is required. This record is due
before the first day of school. We will photocopy and return the original.
Medical or religious exemptions must be documented. Children in kindergarten
and first grade need a physical examination - pre-schoolers do NOT. Deadline
for the physical exam is the last school day in October of the current
year.
HEALTH POLICIES
GENERAL ILLNESS: Children should not be in school if they are not feeling
well and complaining of symptoms of illness. Once these students board
a school bus and/or arrive in their classrooms they may have already contributed
to the spread of contagious infection or disease.
ELEVATED TEMPERATURE: A child should not be sent to school until his/her
temperature has been normal for 24 hours.
NAUSEA OR VOMITING: If a child has vomited during the evening, night or
prior to coming to school, he/she should not be sent to school.
MEDICATION: Medication may be given in school under the following conditions:
1. You must bring in a doctor’s order (even for over-the-counter
medication).
2. Have the medicine in its original container.
3. Have a responsible adult bring it to the office.
If your child is required to take medication during the school day, please
send the medication and directives to the School Office. You will be asked
to fill out a form giving the School permission to give the medication
to your child.
SAFETY CONCERNS
Safely and smoothly dropping your child off at Thevenet requires a basic
understanding of some procedures designed to avoid difficulties, delays
or accidents. First, our road is narrow; at certain points only one-way
traffic is possible. At other points the road is wide enough for two cars
to pass, if each courteously stays on his/her half. Don’t hurry.
Be extremely careful in the vicinity of the buildings.
One area needing great caution is between Welch Hall and the entrance
to the classroom in the Retreat House. Proceed very slowly. There have
been some narrow escapes when cars passed a bus unloading children; also
be aware of children arriving in private conveyances. THE LAW CONCERNING
STOPPING BEHIND A SCHOOL BUS, WHEN IT IS FLASHING ITS LIGHTS OR HAS THE
STOP SIGN EXTENDED FROM THE BUS, APPLIES ON THEVENET PROPERTY.
At the STOP sign, arriving cars have the right of way. Several accidents
have occurred at the entrance to the property.
When traveling east or west on County Route 105, it is important to give
signals in plenty of time and to enter the property carefully and slowly.
Assume that someone is trying to leave the property.
Do NOT park in drop-off areas; this snarls up the flow of traffic and
creates a potential safety hazard. When you leave your car, even for a
few minutes, be sure to park in the designated area and turn off the ignition.
If a traffic jam should develop, please be patient. The children’s
safety is our one concern.
Please note that the Health and Safety department has notified us that
NO CARS ARE TO PARK NEAR THE MAIN BUILDING. This area is an emergency
vehicle lane ONLY. The orange cones have been placed in that lane to remind
everyone about this regulation.
We would appreciate your phoning if you observe what you feel might be
an unsafe condition. Please pass these recommendations along to baby-sitters
and other drivers.
WEATHER POLICY
In the event of inclement weather, Thevenet Montessori School follows
the MONROE-WOODBURY SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNOUNCTMENT for DAYS OFF, DELAYED
OPENINGS AND EARLY DISMISSALS. PLEASE listen to the RADIO and follow the
directions given for the district.
FM STATIONS AM STATIONS Television
WRRV 92.7 FM WLNA 1420 AM WRNN Chl 8
WGNY 103.1 FM WALL 1340 AM
WSPK 104.7 FM WBNR 1260 AM
WHUD 100.7 FM WEOK 1390 AM
WPDH 101.5 FM WGNY 1200 AM
OLDIES 97.7 FM
Cancellation information may also be found on the internet at the Monroe-Woodbury
school district’s web site: www.mw.k12.nyu.us or www.cancellations.com
It is especially important that you listen to the radio when conditions
would seem to warrant an early dismissal. Please do NOT call the school
or the School District office or Transportation Department or the School
- we get our information from the radio, also.
Working parents are advised to make arrangements with neighbors or caregivers
in the event of an early dismissal. If an early dismissal before noon
is announced, there is NO afternoon session
If it is snowing in the morning and no school announcements have been
made, please use your own discretion. We understand your preferring to
keep your child home when driving is hazardous.